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What was the stage where the men had to live in the forest and meditate known as?

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Grihastha

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Samnyasa

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Vanaprastha

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Brahmacharya

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The correct option is C Vanaprastha
The four ashramas were: Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Samnyasa. Out of this, Vanaprastha was the stage wherein the men had to live in the forest and meditate.

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